12/20/93 Board of Public Works Minutes

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4 "i u REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1993 of license. Mr. Cholasinski noted that there are quite a few local vendors participating in the gun show but there are also vendors coming from out of town. Mrs. Mueller also advised Mr. Cholasinski that the three hundred dollar ($300.00) fee covers all aspects of the processing of this license including inspections and reviews by various City departments. Mrs. Mueller noted that previously the fee was three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) but when the ordinance was revised the fee was reduced to three hundred dollars ($300.00). In response to Mrs. Manier's inquiry, Mr. Cholasinski advised that the gun show will be held at Century Center on January 15-16, 1994. In response to Mrs. Mueller's inquiry, Mr. Cholasinski noted that they have held their show at the Century Center for the past three (3) years and have been putting on shows in the South Bend area for quite some time. Mr. Cholasinski advised members of the Board that he had some concerns with security for the gun show at Century Center. Mr. Cholasinski was advised to talk to Board Attorney Mary Mueller after the meeting to discuss his concerns. There being no one else present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter and no written Memorandum in support of or in opposition to the issuance of the license being received, Mr. Leszczynski closed the Public Hearing on this matter. It is noted that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this license application from the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Department. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell"made a motion that the application be approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of a'license based on Mr. Cholasinski safety concerns being adequately addressed by Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Mr. Leszczynski noted that this was the date set for a Public Hearing by the Board to receive and hear comments from all persons interested in or who are affected by the Lease of office space for the employees of the City Clerk's office. The Board will determine the public utility and benefit of the proposed Lease and whether the rental is fair and reasonable. Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller informed members of the Board that on December 6, 1993, the Board adopted Resolution No. 43-1993 declaring its intent to exercise an option to extend the Lease of the property at Suite 216, 224 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for temporary use as the South Bend City Clerk's office. The purpose of the Public Hearing at this time is to let individuals with concerns address those concerns with the Board and to determine whether the rental is fair and reasonable. Also, the Board will be asked to sign an Option Letter exercising the City's right to extend the Lease for three (3) months. In response to an inquiry from Board member Mrs. Manier, Mrs. Mueller stated that the rent is the same as it has been and the extended Lease will continue to April 11, 1994 at which time the City Clerk's office will return to their original offices on the fourth floor of the County -City Building. In further response to inquiries from the Board, Mrs. Mueller stated that it is anticipated that all interior and exterior work in the City Clerk's office will be completed by April 11, 1994. 1 1